From vineyards in Riparbella, north of Bolgheri, this wine’s finesse, as elegant as Le Macchiole’s Paleo Rosso (page 114), makes me wonder why more people haven’t found the right sites on the coast to plant cabernet...
From vineyards in Riparbella, north of Bolgheri, this wine’s finesse, as elegant as Le Macchiole’s Paleo Rosso (page 114), makes me wonder why more people haven’t found the right sites on the coast to plant cabernet franc. This blend has the gentle touch of merlot and the complexity of franc, feeling complete and full without any sense of weight. It’s a cool, tobacco-scented red, heady hints of volatility adding edges to the plump fruit. Serve it as you would a Bordeaux, with steak frites or roast leg of lamb.